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    Vaio CW2 series:: MY WORST PC ever

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by phc118, May 3, 2011.

  1. phc118

    phc118 Newbie

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    I got the Vaio CW2 VPCCW21FX a year ago

    I already got multiple serious problems

    first, I got hardware failure. it just happens randomly

    it starts with some clicking sound.. then screen goes black and saying

    "operating system cannot found"
    "operating system cannot found"

    there is nothing i can do but just press 'power'

    second, I got serious overheating problem.

    this one happens especially when i play game or play some video on website

    It start with noisy fan and the fan sound is getting crazy.. then

    power goes off in 30 - 45 minutes.


    I contacted Sony but all they are saying is I have to pay because

    my warranty is just expired lol


    I am so regretful about purchasing this one from SONY
     
    phc118, May 3, 2011
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  2. Brianho1337

    Brianho1337 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well you should've visited customer service earlier. Did your PC exhibit these issues lately? IMO it's a virus.
     
    Brianho1337, May 3, 2011
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    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    First issue sounded like a Hard Drive failure. What did you do to fix that first problem?
     
    xxGenericSNxx, May 4, 2011
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  4. phc118

    phc118 Newbie

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    did not fix it yet.

    I got a extra warranty from geeks squad. but I haven't talked to them yet
     
    phc118, May 4, 2011
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  5. phc118

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    yes the overheating just started month ago. Is this virus??
     
    phc118, May 4, 2011
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    mfpreach Notebook Evangelist

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    So what is your problem,
    You have warranty and will get the issues fixed....
     
    mfpreach, May 4, 2011
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  7. Brianho1337

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    No, virus doesn't cause overheating directly, but it can lead to overheating. That's because some viruses are strong enough to screw up systems and mess up your CPU, causing far greater heat output than usual. If you can, go into Task Manager to see what your CPU load is. If it's close to 100% under minimal load, chances are you've got a virus.
     
    Brianho1337, May 4, 2011
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